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A theoretical-empirical approach to the mechanism of particle entrainment from fluidized beds
Article first published online: 17 JUN 2004
DOI: 10.1002/aic.690040417
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Zenz, F. A. and Weil, N. A. (1958), A theoretical-empirical approach to the mechanism of particle entrainment from fluidized beds. AIChE J., 4: 472–479. doi: 10.1002/aic.690040417
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- Issue published online: 17 JUN 2004
- Article first published online: 17 JUN 2004
- Manuscript Accepted: 6 JAN 1958
- Manuscript Revised: 20 DEC 1957
- Manuscript Received: 13 AUG 1957
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